The Nile—Evening

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, 1905–1911

The artwork depicts an evening scene along the Nile River. The horizon is positioned high, where a group of people on camels are silhouetted against a golden sky. Close to us, a figure is walking along the water's edge with a vessel. The landscape features sparse trees in the distance, their forms sketched against the sky. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, and greens. The brushstrokes are delicate.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Datazione
1905–1911
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello su grafite, su carta velina
Dimensioni
47,63 × 92,39 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts an evening scene along the Nile River. The horizon is positioned high, where a group of people on camels are silhouetted against a golden sky. Close to us, a figure is walking along the water's edge with a vessel. The landscape features sparse trees in the distance, their forms sketched against the sky. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, and greens. The brushstrokes are delicate.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916